An interim study led by Rep. Amanda Clinton, D-Tulsa, examined how the expansion of hyperscale data centers could affect Oklahoma’s water resources and power grid, as concerns rise over their massive electricity and water use and potential impacts on local economies.

Clinton conducted the study before the House Utilities Committee, focusing on how growing data center development could affect Oklahoma’s water supply and energy demand.

What are hyperscale data centers in Oklahoma?

According to the study, Data centers range from small facilities supporting hospitals and universities to massive “hyperscalers” that power social media, streaming platforms, and generative AI. Clinton’s study focused on hyperscalers, which are seeing the fastest growth.

“Data centers are an increasingly signif

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